Technology (Cyber) Graduate Program (Feb 2024)

Our Organisation

Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank and company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. We provide a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services.

Westpac Group's portfolio of financial services brands and businesses is focused on our purpose which is creating better futures together. It’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day.

From ensuring individuals can save, transact and borrow with confidence, to supporting the financial needs of small businesses, multi-national corporates, institutional and government clients, our customers are at the centre of everything we do.

Through our unique portfolio of brands comprising Westpac, St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA, BT and RAMS we support and serve over 12.7 million customers.

When you join Westpac Group, you’ll be empowered to make a difference, speak your truth and discover what success means to you. But best of all you’ll be joining a whole organisation of people who love helping others find their success. 

Our Grad Program

We’re looking to fill our programs with original thinkers and innovators from all degrees of study.  Challenging and rewarding – our programs will get your career off to a flying start.

Eligibility
You must be Australian or New Zealand Citizen OR an Australian Permanent Resident AND be in your final year of study of a university degree OR completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree no more than 3 years ago.

You’ll need to be available to start with us as a permanent employee in February 2024.

Our Technology (Cyber) Program  

This is a 12-month program dedicated to a specific technology capability.

You'll spend 12 months in a team, building a well-rounded understanding of how that technology function works. You'll be surrounded by leaders who are invested in your development and focused on providing tailored experiences to match your determination and drive to explore their area of expertise.

This program has been designed for you to get straight into a defined role and team for an extended period, but still not lose the perks of a grad program, including the connection to a larger cohort and direct access to our leadership team.

Who should apply for this program?

We are building a team with a specific skillset and capability with game-changing attitudes. Whether your education to date is in cyber security or you’ve only just discovered your love for all things cybersecurity, the Specialist Cybersecurity program will make a great home for you! We’re looking for people who are passionate and committed to their development in this space.

Choose this Specialist Technology Program if you’re clear on your future role in Cyber. You will need a STEM degree and background. Then, we will provide you with a technical, capability-focused program to build specific skills through hands-on experience in a specific function of tech at Westpac.

What's this program about?

Experienced cybersecurity professionals are and will remain, in high demand, which is why we’ve made cybersecurity a strategic priority for Westpac.

At the core of our cybersecurity function we build, test, maintain and improve the tools and frameworks to enable and accelerate the security of our customers’ data and the services we supply them.

You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of our cybersecurity processes, giving you the necessary experience to build your skillset in cybersecurity.

How it works:

You will join our cyber team for 12 months, focused on building out your knowledge in cybersecurity principles. You will be surrounded by teams, managers and senior leadership who are passionate technologists, and who are invested in your development.

You will join the well-established graduate community already working in our cyber teams. It’s a large cohort of peers to share the experience with and provides opportunities to get involved in community-driven initiatives which develop your network and specifically our overall cyber capability.

Apply for the Specialist Cybersecurity program if you

• Want to make a difference, protecting the community against cybercrime.
• Have an inquisitive mind, a hunger for knowledge, and an interest in self-development.
• Have a desire to solve complex problems.
• Genuinely care for people, customers, and the community

Career opportunities waiting for you post program:

• Security Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Security Architect

Our Online Application

Your application will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and must be submitted online. You will need to upload a PDF or Word version of your resume AND a copy of your Academic Transcripts.

IMPORTANT: When completing the application form, please ensure you EXPAND ALL SECTIONS to INCLUDE your EDUCATION details and UPLOAD your RESUME & ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT.